District 38 in Vigo County stands at a moment of both challenge and possibility. In this conversation, I explore Kacey Blundell’s campaign for the Indiana State Senate and the real-world pressures shaping life for working families across the community. From inflation and job market uncertainty to rising housing and healthcare costs, the concerns discussed here reflect everyday realities rather than distant political theory.
Kacey speaks candidly about affordability, calling it the issue that keeps many residents up at night. Her perspective is shaped by years of lived experience in Indiana, raising a family and working in fields connected to child protection and criminal justice. That background informs a people-first approach to policy and a focus on how government decisions truly affect households.
Economic revitalization emerges as a central theme. I examine her belief that strong local partnerships, expanded trade education, and flexible planning are essential to rebuilding opportunity. Education and workforce development remain closely tied to that vision, with an emphasis on preparing students for both college pathways and skilled careers that strengthen the regional economy.
Environmental stewardship is also part of the discussion, particularly the responsibility to protect the Wabash River, wetlands, and access to clean drinking water while balancing future development. Housing affordability and infrastructure challenges round out the conversation, highlighting the strain of rising rents, outside ownership of rental properties, and barriers facing residents seeking stability.
Throughout this interview, I focus on what these issues mean for the future of District 38 and how community-centered leadership might shape a more sustainable and equitable path forward. This is a discussion about policy, history, and the everyday realities that define life in Indiana—and the choices that could help move the district toward a brighter future.
